As part of the Women’s Autumn Winter 2016 collection, flower fascists maharishi offer a psychedelic take on a Japanese Sukujan souvenir jacket with the Rozu Kimono.

Part of maharishi’s upcycling program, the parka sources vintage army surplus liners from Belgium, Germany and the USA – forming the Tri-Border nomenclature.

Resembling military tactical equipment and composed of 100% knitted wool, the vest keeps in line with maharishi’s pacifist approach to military design.

maharishi have teamed up with Italian mill Majocchi to develop a luxurious, modern reinterpretation of the classic flight nylon fabric historically used on U.S. Army MA1 flight jackets.

maharishi returns for the Autumn Winter 2016 season with a new stretched camouflage pattern concept.

For July, maharishi announce a SummerTravel capsule that utilises fabric from one of Japans most forward sportswear mills.The release highlights a variety of styles such as the Chore Jacket.

Part I of the collection took inspiration from clothing worn by devotees within religious orders around the world. Part II explores beyond – citing subcultures that share devotional and ritualistic observances, a uniform, a moral code, and set of beliefs between members. Take for example a military platoon, gang, crew, or tribe – all operate as discrete subcultures within civil society. They issue uniforms, create insignia, and assign rank. Insignia and badging are a dominant theme of this season, with silhouettes taking reference from those worn by gang or crew members. Details such as badging, characteristic raw edges, and rough cut finishing further solidify the lineage across military, gang, or crew uniform, and the collection. Rocker banners and badges adorn garments and are incorporated into their seam structures. Many have been left blank for a sense of ambiguity, allowing the wearer devotion to their own cause. Their placement however takes inspiration from military, biker, and streetwear applications, which share this common thread. Spiritual devotion is a mainstay that is referenced continuously in maharishi collections. It represents an ongoing thematic duality; east meets west, and nature meets technology. A number of silhouettes this season have taken exaggerated cues from the robes of Buddhist monks and the blankets of Indian Sadhus. This season’s core colour is entitled Lama, and draws inspiration from Tibetan Buddhist monks’ habits – reinforcing maharishi’s pacifist approach to military design. Other key colours include a dusty pink taking cue from the Pink Panthers of World War II, and finally a nature inspired autumnal rust. Patterns reinterpret seasonal colours to achieve the core Temple Camouflage colourway, with Autumn, Jungle, and Night rounding out the palette. Bonsai tree shapes growing from heavenly clouds remind us that camouflage has its roots in nature. In AW16 maharishi updates its perennial camouflage, stretching the graphic shapes for the first time. The effect further enforces the elements, as it mimics natural wood grain texture in abstract. The stretched scale is reminiscent of the spiral and interlocked patterns that occur naturally in trees. Contemporary society and its complexities continue to push individuals from the norm or mainstream. A common reaction is the pursuit of differentiation or identifiability, and searching for or creating a niche. Streetwear can be referenced as a subculture to the greater fashion realm. Devotees – or customers – choose to align their appearance with a particular brand, effectively becoming a member of a crew. Whether a religion, spiritual following, military squadron or platoon, gang, crew, or tribe, these vastly different subcultures share one foundational aspect – devotion.

SS16 sees the return of DPM: British Bonsai, a disruptive pattern that incorporates Bonsai tree shapes growing from heavenly clouds, reminding us that camouflage has its roots in nature.

DESERT: Storm is the latest editorial in an ongoing series that pairs maharishi clothing against nature’s elements. The last editorial – CLIMATE: Monsoon – featured breathable and waterproof technical fabrics. This instalment sees maharishi’s SS16 collection brave the harsh desert climate. Reminiscent of zero visibility conditions you might find in the Sahara desert – or Burning Man – the editorial features a snapshot of the religious devotee-inspired collection. The seasonal camouflage pattern DPM: British Bonsai Forest can be spotted in its three variants: Papal Woodland, Sand, and Desert Blaize. Camouflage styles found in this collection are fully reversible, enabling the pattern to be worn internally. Adding to the versatility is a zip-off Raw Crew Sweat. More directional pieces include a Suede Flight Jacket and Hakama Pants, with an embroidered Camo Tour Jacket making an appearance through the dust. Look for classic MA Bags and a high frequency welded Day Backpack to keep valuables safe in any condition – with reversible Barboutas to shelter the head and neck.

maharishi unveils the “Year of the Cowboy” capsule collection, which draws inspiration from Travis’ studio album Rodeo and his Texas roots.

Continuing the visual exploration of the theme “Post-Geographic Devotional Uniform & Habits.”

Post-Geographic Devotional Uniform & Habits.